At a glance

Perfect for patio containers

A bush habit 'baby marrow' variety producing fruits about three quarters the size of a normal marrow. Perfect for patio containers, it's a prolific cropper and is delicious-tasting too.

Colour:Multi

Seeds:True

Bulbs:False

Shrubs:False

Tree:False

Plants:False

Aftercare - Easy:True

Aftercare - Moderate:False

Aftercare - High:False

Edible Flower:False

RHS Award of Garden Merit:False

Vegetables recommended by the NIAB:False

Award Winners in Fleuroselect Trials:False

Likes Acidic Soil:False

Containers:True

Beds & Borders:True

Climbers:False

Greenhouse, Glass House or Home:True

Prefers Full Sun:True

F1 Variety:True

Aquatic:False

Shrub:False

Sow seeds singly in 7.5cm (3") pots under glass in early April and plant outdoors in late May. Alternatively sow outdoors in late May or early June where the plants are to grow. To assist pollination remove the petals from a male flower and gently insert the core into a female flower. Use a different male flower for each pollination.

Very productive but smaller plants than the trailing types - ideal where space is limited.HEALTH BENEFITS: High in vitamins A (For growth, healthy hair, skin, bones, teeth and eyes as well as resistance to respiratory infections), C (Anti-ageing, wound healing, decreasing blood cholesterol and prevention of infections. Assists the body in absorbing iron, and E (Antioxidant important for anti-ageing [particularly for skin]). COOKING HINT: Flowers can be a tasty additive to summer salads.

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